Chapter- 13      Where the Mind is without Fear   


1. Q: Who is the poet of this poem?

A: Rabindranath Tagore is the poet.

2. Q: What is the poem about?

A: The poem is about freedom, knowledge, and an ideal nation.

3. Q: What kind of tone does the poem have?

A: It has a serious and patriotic tone.

4. Q: What does “mind without fear” mean?

A: It means a fearless and confident mind.

5. Q: What does the poet wish for his country?

A: He wishes for freedom, truth, and progress.

6. Q: What does “head is held high” mean?

A: It means living with dignity and self-respect.

7. Q: What is meant by “free knowledge”?

A: Knowledge should be available to all.

8. Q: What breaks the world into fragments?

A: Narrow domestic walls divide the world.

9. Q: What are “narrow domestic walls”?

A: They are divisions based on caste, religion, and region.

10. Q: What does the poet say about truth?

A: Words should come from the depth of truth.

11. Q: What is meant by “tireless striving”?

A: Continuous effort towards perfection.

12. Q: What does “perfection” mean in the poem?

A: Achieving the best through effort.

13. Q: What is the role of reason in the poem?

A: Reason helps people think clearly and progress.

14. Q: What does “dead habit” mean?

A: Old and outdated customs.

15. Q: Why should we avoid dead habits?

A: They stop progress and development.

16. Q: What kind of country does the poet dream of?

A: A free, united, and progressive country.

17. Q: What does “heaven of freedom” mean?

A: A place of complete freedom and peace.

18. Q: Who is referred to as “my father”?

A: God is referred to as “my father”.

19. Q: What does the poet pray for?

A: He prays for the awakening of the nation.

20. Q: What is meant by “ever-widening thought”?

A: Expanding ideas and thinking.

21. Q: What divides people in society?

A: Narrow-minded thinking and divisions.

22. Q: What is the importance of unity?

A: It brings strength and harmony.

23. Q: What does the poet say about freedom?

A: Freedom is essential for growth.

24. Q: What qualities should people have?

A: Courage, honesty, and open-mindedness.

25. Q: How can people achieve perfection?

A: Through hard work and continuous effort.

26. Q: What is the main theme of the poem?

A: Freedom, unity, and progress.

27. Q: What message does the poem give?

A: To build a fearless and progressive nation.

28. Q: Why is the poem inspiring?

A: It encourages people to improve society.

29. Q: What does the poet want India to become?

A: A free and enlightened nation.

30. Q: What is the conclusion of the poem?

A: The poet prays for a better and awakened nation.

Answer by Dimpee Bora